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mulch

[muhlch] / mʌltʃ /
NOUN
protective covering
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With encouragement from Kincaid, Lee, 49, began by planting small sages that would grow quickly and help prevent erosion, since water, mulch and rain often ran down the hillside to the sidewalk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Hoo Zoo has also put a deep bark mulch on the floor, so that she is able to scratch, dig, and explore naturally.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

In recent months they have provided medical assistance, picked up trash, spread mulch, painted fences, and helped elderly locals who fell off their bicycles, according to National Guard officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Troops have carried out a variety of tasks, from patrolling the National Mall and Metro stations to picking up trash, removing graffiti, spreading mulch and painting fencing.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

When I go to visit I always find her out in her walled garden with her hands sunk into the mulch, kneading the roots of her camellias.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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